AQA P1 Revision Energy Infrared Kinetic Theory Transfer by Radiation Heating Heating and Energy Transferring Insulating Transfers and Electrical Buildings Efficiency Energy Generating The National Waves Electricity Grid Red Shift and Reflection Sound the Big Bang Theory Infrared Radiation a) All objects emit and absorb infrared radiation. b) The hotter an object is the more infrared radiation it radiates in a given time. c) Dark, matt surfaces are good absorbers and good emitters of infrared radiation. d) Light, shiny surfaces are poor absorbers and poor emitters of infrared radiation. e) Light, shiny surfaces are good reflectors of infrared radiation. Emitting Infrared Radiation All objects emit (give out) some thermal radiation. Certain surfaces are better at emitting thermal radiation than others. best emitter worst emitter matt white silver black Matt black surfaces are the best emitters of radiation. Shiny surfaces are the worst emitters of radiation. Which type of kettle would cool down faster: a black kettle or a shiny metallic kettle? Absorbing Infrared Radiation Infrared waves heat objects that absorb (take in) them. best emitter worst emitter matt white silver black best absorber worst absorber Matt black surfaces are the best absorbers of radiation. Shiny surfaces are the worst emitters because they reflect most of the radiation away. Why are solar panels that are used for heating water covered in a black outer layer? Infrared Radiation – Exam Questions Kinetic Theory a) The use of kinetic theory to explain the different states of matter. b) The particles of solids, liquids and gases have different amounts of energy. Kinetic Theory As you heat a substance, the heat energy is transferred to the particles in the substance as kinetic energy. This causes the particles to move further apart, decreasing the density of the substance. Kinetic Theory A loss of heat energy will cause the opposite effect. Kinetic Theory – Exam Questions
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